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Standard Tables Compression

The following are the Standard Tables Compression subroutines:

Note: Standard Tables STDTBL0x must be available through STEPLIB, JOBLIB or the linklist, or you must link edit any routine you require into your program.

SHRINKS

Converts an uncompressed record image to compressed form using a Standard Table.

EXPANDS

Converts a record image compressed with a Standard Table to its original uncompressed form.

CLOSES

Frees the dynamic area acquired by SHRINKS or EXPANDS.